Louis Theroux

[JackieD]

Also on the Sky documentaries slate, part of a wider unveiling of 125 original series, films and docs, is the first project from Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse Productions that won’t feature the cult documentarian in front of the camera.

The Bambers: Murder at the Farm (working title) examines the tragic murder of a family at a secluded English farmhouse in 1985. The three-part true-crime series uses first-hand testimony and unseen archive footage to reflect on the events and the conviction of Jeremy Bamber, who was brother to murdered mother Sheila Caffell.

Theroux, who executive produces alongside Arron Fellows, said: “A big part of wanting to start a production company a little over a year ago was to make programs that I don’t appear in… It’s a story that’s socially important, with a powerfully compelling narrative, and the intention is to tell it in a way that is both sensitive and creatively ambitious.”

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I take it from this that Louis Theroux has abandoned gonzo journalism and now wishes to pursue a superannuated career as a producer.  While savagely condemning Jimmy Savile, the comedian Jerry Sadowitz called Louis Theroux a "plastic Oxbridge wanker".  While I don't share Sadowitz's view of the former, I have no reason to disagree with his assessment of the latter.  I wish I could just associate the name Theroux with that rather mediocre but interesting writer whose inoffensive travelogues provide bland but enjoyable escapism.

Louis Theroux is plastic because his gonzo wasn't gonzo.  It was a sort of mockery of gonzo.  He was no George Plimpton or Hunter S. Thompson.  The whole point of gonzo is amateur participation, giving a sense of universalism and accessibility to journalism.  It wasn't meant to be mockery and it was only incidentally comedic.

The great George Plimpton:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ZkDfVkQGo

However, I will defend Theroux on one important aspect of his oeuvre as a documentary-maker.

He did let his subjects speak.  His documentary of Jimmy Savile wasn't necessarily very insightful, but at least he let Jimmy Savile have free reign and either hang himself or reveal himself, depending on the view you take.

His documentary about Eugene Terre'Blanche is superb because he just let his subject say his piece.

As for the proposed documentary about the Bamber case, we'll just have to wait and see, but I anticipate it will tell us little.  I will watch it though.

[JackieD]

I’m fascinated if it involves the red forums Daisy. I am sure if the documentary is going to be taken seriously ‘Daisy’ will reveal herself and use the same tactics as Carol Anne Lee to represent any correspondence with Jeremy

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I’m fascinated if it involves the red forums Daisy. I am sure if the documentary is going to be taken seriously ‘Daisy’ will reveal herself and use the same tactics as Carol Anne Lee to represent any correspondence with Jeremy

Is Daisy also the user known as Aunt Agatha, or is that somebody else?

[ngb1066]

Is Daisy also the user known as Aunt Agatha, or is that somebody else?

Somebody else.  Both of them were at one time very close to JB.

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Somebody else.  Both of them were at one time very close to JB.

Thanks.  It's a shame they don't post on here.

[ngb1066]

Thanks.  It's a shame they don't post on here.

They have both posted on here in the past, but not for some time now.

[lookout]

The last time I spoke to AA she'd said at the time that she may approach Theroux about the up-coming drama, as he lives quite handy to where she is. I hope that she has been able to contact him as she holds some interesting information as well as items passed on to her for safe-keeping from JB.
I must contact her and see if the meeting materialised.

[JackieD]

The last time I spoke to AA she'd said at the time that she may approach Theroux about the up-coming drama, as he lives quite handy to where she is. I hope that she has been able to contact him as she holds some interesting information as well as items passed on to her for safe-keeping from JB.
I must contact her and see if the meeting materialised.

AA is a pathological liar like Mugford. You cannot believe a word she says and she will NOT be living near Louis Theroux

[Roch]

AA is a pathological liar like Mugford. You cannot believe a word she says and she will NOT be living near Louis Theroux

Seems a bit harsh that assessment Jackie?

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Seems a harsh that Jackie assessment that Jackie?

She’s disgusting Roch, QC says it’s a shame they don’t Post on here, I think they have got more sense and this is the answer.

[guest7363]

Here is a previous post from AA about Daisy for anyone who hasn’t read it before and a link to the Daisy thread.

http://jeremybamberforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,5009.0.html

I was aware of Daisy wanting to post this.  Though I disagree with what she has done, I must add, in her defence, she meant no malice whatsoever.

Daisy is a dear lady....'old school', is the best way to describe her.  She has an incredibly close family, including a most loving and supportive husband.  The entire family where supportive of Daisy's desire to support a man with no family, who she felt was alone and in need of some genuine moral support, with no ties or complications.  Her friendship with Jeremy was purely that.  Unconditional.

She may have some wealth behind her and maybe Jeremy thought that Daisy's friendship may be of some serious use at a later date.  Daisy was aware of this, however, she did not want to believe she was there solely for the money.  She refused to think ill of Jeremy, even though her family had pointed out  how he mentioned 'her' money to both her and the Campaign team on a few occasions.

What happened on 'that' particular visit was shocking to both Daisy and her husband....who was also with her.  She was, as one can imagine, deeply hurt by this.  Both she and her husband were upset by his actions that morning that a planned afternoon visit was cancelled by them.

Friendship, loyalty and family are at the core of the whole of Daisy's nearest and dearest.  I suppose all she wanted to do was help a vulnerable young man who found himself fighting for his life....and justice.
In that, she has committed no crime, her actions and support were genuine.

The way some of you have attacked Daisy and her postings, is without justification and wholly unnecessary.
Daisy is old enough almost to be his mother.....you have spitefully attacked a harmless lady who meant no harm, other than to warn others who may be in the same position as she was, to be wary of him.
I have known Jeremy for over 20 years.  Both his mental and emotional health have deteriorated (which is without judgement but a fact, due to his imprisonment and age).

Jeremy remains possibly one of the strongest men I have ever had the fortune to meet and I wish him no harm, ever.  Not everybody who has had a relationship with Jeremy has spoken about it either. 

Sadly, I do agree with Daisy on one point.  Like her I believe he is innocent, always have....however, Jeremy has become a political prisoner upon which his release would bring the whole judicial system to its knees.  It's not that he won't be released so much as he can't be released....and that is what Daisy meant also.

Having been through two Appeals with Jeremy, having had meetings with Euan Smith, having been fobbed off with him along with Jeremy whilst he was courted to the CCRC, as Commissioner leaves many unanswered questions.

Ask the right question and you may get the right answer.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year.   

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Here is a previous post from AA about Daisy for anyone who hasn’t read it before and a link to the Daisy thread.

http://jeremybamberforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,5009.0.html

I was aware of Daisy wanting to post this.  Though I disagree with what she has done, I must add, in her defence, she meant no malice whatsoever.

Daisy is a dear lady....'old school', is the best way to describe her.  She has an incredibly close family, including a most loving and supportive husband.  The entire family where supportive of Daisy's desire to support a man with no family, who she felt was alone and in need of some genuine moral support, with no ties or complications.  Her friendship with Jeremy was purely that.  Unconditional.

She may have some wealth behind her and maybe Jeremy thought that Daisy's friendship may be of some serious use at a later date.  Daisy was aware of this, however, she did not want to believe she was there solely for the money.  She refused to think ill of Jeremy, even though her family had pointed out  how he mentioned 'her' money to both her and the Campaign team on a few occasions.

What happened on 'that' particular visit was shocking to both Daisy and her husband....who was also with her.  She was, as one can imagine, deeply hurt by this.  Both she and her husband were upset by his actions that morning that a planned afternoon visit was cancelled by them.

Friendship, loyalty and family are at the core of the whole of Daisy's nearest and dearest.  I suppose all she wanted to do was help a vulnerable young man who found himself fighting for his life....and justice.
In that, she has committed no crime, her actions and support were genuine.

The way some of you have attacked Daisy and her postings, is without justification and wholly unnecessary.
Daisy is old enough almost to be his mother.....you have spitefully attacked a harmless lady who meant no harm, other than to warn others who may be in the same position as she was, to be wary of him.
I have known Jeremy for over 20 years.  Both his mental and emotional health have deteriorated (which is without judgement but a fact, due to his imprisonment and age).

Jeremy remains possibly one of the strongest men I have ever had the fortune to meet and I wish him no harm, ever.  Not everybody who has had a relationship with Jeremy has spoken about it either. 

Sadly, I do agree with Daisy on one point.  Like her I believe he is innocent, always have....however, Jeremy has become a political prisoner upon which his release would bring the whole judicial system to its knees.  It's not that he won't be released so much as he can't be released....and that is what Daisy meant also.

Having been through two Appeals with Jeremy, having had meetings with Euan Smith, having been fobbed off with him along with Jeremy whilst he was courted to the CCRC, as Commissioner leaves many unanswered questions.

Ask the right question and you may get the right answer.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year.   

AA backs up what I’m saying why Daisy in particular doesn’t post on here,

Her posting has been brought to the Blue Forum......and look at how she has been attacked.

Why do you think she went to the Red Forum?  Because this is what they had been saying about Jeremy all along.


Daisy is real and she tried to help Bamber with love and belief and funding.

[Roch]

She’s disgusting Roch, QC says it’s a shame they don’t Post on here, I think they have got more sense and this is the answer.

I've altered my post RJ. It had some typos!

[JackieD]

Seems a harsh that Jackie assessment that Jackie?

You know full well that when I first got involved in this campaign I was contacted by members from the campaign team and also Aunt Agatha. I did not even know who this person was. I very quickly found out the contact from the campaign  team and Aunt Agatha did not come from a good place and they all clearly seemed to want to know what my friendship/relationship was with Jeremy. I have always made it clear in this forum that the reason I had contact with Jeremy was because of the case.
I was very uncomfortable with the contact with Aunt Agatha and did not believe most of what she told me. After I cut contact with her she would post lied about me and made out I had contacted her not the other way around.
See email below
I also have numerous messages from Maggie who was fully aware of her lies. I have all of them but I feel it inappropriate to post them
I will make my own mind up about the authenticity of Daisy unless I have prove otherwise